MinEner Editor 
A massive power outage affected Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, causing widespread disruption. Authorities investigate causes, including grid failures and potential cyber threats.
The Spanish Prime Minister addressed the massive blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula, leaving large parts of Spain without electricity. Speaking from the Palacio de La Moncloa, the seat of government, he stated that authorities still do not know the cause of the outage and are not ruling out any hypothesis. “It is better not
Authorities are investigating whether cybercriminals were behind the massive power outages that affected millions in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. If confirmed, it would be the largest cyberattack against energy infrastructure since Ukraine’s BlackEnergy incident in 2015.
A massive blackout hit mainland Spain and Portugal, affecting transportation, airports, and communications, while authorities work to restore power and investigate the causes.
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining exploration, aiming to secure critical minerals like copper and cobalt and reduce U.S. dependence on China, despite environmental concerns.
Europe is leading the global renewable energy transition with ambitious policies, groundbreaking projects, and innovative technologies. From offshore wind to green hydrogen, this in-depth report explores the continent’s achievements, challenges, and future opportunities as it drives toward a climate-neutral future by 2050.
Chile’s Mining Minister Aurora Williams opened Expomin 2025 by highlighting the country’s $83 billion investment pipeline and its leadership in mining innovation and sustainability. The event positions Chile as a global benchmark for a future-facing, collaborative, and technologically advanced mining industry.
Chile’s Codelco and SQM launch a landmark lithium joint venture in the Salar de Atacama, combining state control with private expertise. The deal boosts Chile’s global lithium leadership while prioritizing sustainability, indigenous rights, and long-term revenue.
Chile’s competition authority (FNE) has approved the strategic joint venture between Codelco and SQM for lithium extraction in the Salar de Atacama. This milestone clears a key regulatory hurdle and brings the alliance one step closer to becoming a major force in the global lithium supply chain.
